Spiderman action figures have been one of the favorite toys of boys and girls through the years. These kinds of toys are usually preferred by boys but girls may also be interested in them if the superhero has been featured in a film. Of course, some adults are also interested in these kinds of toys because they are regarded as collectibles. Fans of this superhero may also buy these toys every time something new appears in the market.

Spiderman has become one of the most commercially successful superheros, especially after the successes of the first three films in the Spider-Man movie series. Part three of the series was shown in 2007 and the fourth movie is scheduled to be released in 2011.

Because the concept of the story is an ordinary person gaining super powers, Spiderman action figures have become very popular. Perhaps another reason for the commercial success of Spiderman is that he is portrayed as an ordinary person who has his own flaws and everyday problems.

There is a wide variety of Spiderman action figures to choose from. Most of these toys feature his usual red and blue costume. However, others show him wearing armor while others show him wearing his black costume, which was featured in the third Spiderman movie. Related toys feature some of the supporting characters and his enemies. Some of his enemies are Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Venom, Lizard, Chameleon, Hobgoblin, Carnage, Kraven the Hunter, Scorpion, Sandman, Rhino, Mysterio, Electro, Vulture, Shocker, Hydro-Man, Kingpin, and Morlun.